History
King's Mill was opened as a military hospital in 1942, as the 30th General Hospital of California - the first American wartime hospital in Britain. The hospital housed 400 injured American personnel as well as German prisoners of war. After the war the site was opened as King's Mill Hospital.
On 14 January 1975, the Dukeries Centre was opened by the Duchess of Devonshire. This is separate from the rest of the hospital and currently contains Maternity Services. This is due to close in January 2011 when the occupants will move to the third tower of the main hospital.
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